May 25: Register for Paint Night with Patrick Hunter
ETT Members are invited to attend Paint Night with Patrick Hunter. Event Details: Date: May 25th, 2026 Time: 4:30pm to 7:00pm Location: ETT Boardroom (Suite 300 – 4211 Yonge Street, North York) Hosted by the Equity and Social Justice Committee. Liaisons: Rico Rodriguez and Maria Abbruzzese
Register for the April 2026 Action on Violence Workshop
When: Thursday April 16th from 4:00-6:00 Where: ETT Office (Suite 300 – 4211 Yonge St.) As we see the rise of violent incidents occurring in our schools, ETFO has developed a workshop and collection of materials for teachers to support us in a collective effort to reduce violence in our classrooms. For more information, visit: […]
April 27-28: Register for Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence
Register now for Wen-Do Women’s Self Defence & Flip The Script EAAA with senior trainer, Deb Chard. Event Details: Dates: April 27-28 Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm Location: Parkinson Room (316- 4211 Yonge Street, North York) Food will be provided This workshop will offer participants of all ages and abilities a sample of practical, easy to […]
April 18: Join the Earth Day Globe Walk
https://www.earthdayglobewalk2026.ca 🌍 Earth Day Globe Walk – Join Us! On Saturday, April 18 ETT members, families, and friends—come be part of something special this Earth Day. From sunrise to sunset, communities across Toronto will come together for the Earth Day Globe Walk—a city-wide day of action, celebration, and connection focused on building a healthier, more […]
ETT Stewards: Register now for your April 29 Day of Action ward meeting
Dear ETT Stewards, On Wednesday, April 29, ETFO members across the province will take part in a visible Day of Action in support of smaller classes, better staffing, safer schools, and real investment in public education. To make sure every school is ready, we are holding short ward meetings for stewards. At these meetings, you […]
Nigel Barriffe – President Candidate 2026 (ACCLAIMED)
Campaign Flyer | Video Speech My name is Nigel Barriffe, and I am excited to run as your ETT President. We are heading into a tough round of bargaining. Since 2018, over $6.5 billion has been cut from public education. The impact is clear: larger class sizes, rising violence, unfilled vacancies, and increasing demands stretching you beyond […]
Maria Abbruzzese – Vice President Candidate 2026
Campaign Flyer | Video Speech As an Educator with 20 years experience in the classroom and on your ETT Executive, I am excited to work with you as your ETT Vice President to build an equitable, socially just public education system. This is a hard time in your schools. The Ford Government has cut more than […]
Jennifer Brown – Vice President Candidate 2026
Campaign Flyer | Video Speech Re-elect Jennifer Brown as your Vice President. With nearly two decades of senior leadership experience with the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, Jennifer brings the knowledge, stability, and strategic insight needed in a time of significant change. As the union navigates a restructured TDSB and an evolving educational landscape, her deep institutional understanding […]
Chadwick Gordon – Secretary-Treasurer Candidate 2026
Campaign Flyer | Video Speech RE-ELECT Chadwick Gordon for Secretary/Treasurer I am the current Secretary Treasurer for ETT. Since taking office I have modernized our processes, taken on the role of H&S Coordinator, was a member of the local negotiations team, and participated on several executive subcommittees. I am also actively involved in the Policy and Procedure […]
Vana Pistiolis – Secretary-Treasurer Candidate 2026
Campaign Flyer | Video Speech VANA PISTIOLIS Hello everyone, From the City of Toronto’s benefits office to 22 years as a Teacher, Steward, active ETT Committees’ member, and ETFO Delegate, I am running for the ETT Secretary/Treasurer position because I have the skills to manage our finances. I also have a deep-rooted passion to defend and build […]
